Some traffic disruptions as Mayo hosts major European meeting
A NUMBER of traffic restrictions will be in force for the hosting of the European Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council meeting in Mayo this Sunday and Monday.
Representatives from across the European Union will travel via Dublin Airport, Ireland West Airport Knock and Shannon Airport. Normal operations will continue at the airports at all times.
Formal and informal EU Presidency events will be concentrated at the Foxford Woollen Mills, St. Mary’s Secondary School, Ballina, and Mount Falcon Estate, Ballina, over the two days.
In general, traffic restrictions for the visit will be kept to the minimum required and it is intended that any impact on the public will be localised and minimal, gardaí have said in a statement.
The following traffic measures will be in place.
Foxford, Sunday, July 5:
• Green Road will be closed from the afternoon until late evening, with local diversions in place.
• Lower Main Street and Providence Road will be closed from the afternoon until late evening, with local access for residents only.
• There will be no parking in the environs of Foxford Woollen Mills on July 5.
Ballina, Monday, July 6:
• There will be minor traffic restrictions in Ballina on the morning of Monday, July 6, from around 7.45 a.m. to 8.45 a.m.
• Slí Ectra will have rolling road closures in place throughout the morning of July 6.
• McDermott Street is currently closed due to roadworks and gardaí will be on duty to assist road users with any diversions.
• There will be no parking in the environs of St. Mary’s Secondary School on July 6.
• In general, members of the public can expect garda motorcycle rolling road closures for security escorts on the N26 in the vicinity of Ballina on Monday.
Members of the public travelling in the affected areas of Ballina and Foxford are asked to plan their journeys during this period allowing enough time for possible traffic disruptions and to expect some localised delays.
An Garda Síochána has and continues to liaise with business and local residents in the key locations and will continue to communicate directly with them during the visit.
UAS Geographical Zones and/or TRA (Temporary Restricted Airspace) flight restriction notifications will be in place at venues hosting EU Presidency events. This includes restrictions on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - i.e. drones.